• Operating system maintenance and administration for all hardware• Maintaining system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performing tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor.• Securing systems by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation.• Planning, selection, procurement, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, operating systems and system management tools; defining system and operational policies and procedures.• Upgrading systems by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.• Meeting financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses.• Accomplishing organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • Manages, oversees and coordinates all corporate Server systems, applications and operating systems• Audit and maintain security levels consistent with the Security Policies. This may include developing and implementing policies, performing intrusion testing, identifying & correcting security vulnerabilities, implement security related software and managing patch levels. • Serves as a technical expert in a specific discipline which includes Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server.• Adhere to departmental standards and processes/procedures (accurate time-tracking, project management methodology, change requests, service requests, problem management, etc.).• Respond to phone calls, email, and other requests for assistance, while maintaining IT trouble-ticket system.

Project Manager - San Diego Regional Chamber of CommerceSDCC wanted a refresh of their website. It needed ease of administration and BLG created a management tool using Joomla. The site required a connection to their current data server and the new server when it was installed shortyly, BLG created a custom interface that would normalize the data before entering the site therby using one interface to interact with with either data server. The site require a fresh new look. BLG's designers created a fan favorite website. I provided the project updates, status reports, and arranged meetings between the site evaluators, who would later become the backend administrators, and the technical people.Regional Director - Blue Lan GroupBLG provides computer support for small-medium sized businesses. Our main clientele has 25 employees and massive technology needs. We build relationships with our clients that last. In the past 5 years we have lost only 1 client out of 200+Project Manager - Cedar Lake RealtyDefining website goals and directed developers Hiring Manager- interviewed/negotiated and hired independent contractors Developed and managed partnerships to expand presence, both on the web and print advertising Projected short and long-term goals both for the company and myself. Continually reassessed methods to meet and exceed projected goals Project Manager - Black Cat LeadsHired and managed a team of software developers to create a suite of websites and software for mass end user Technical Consultant - Sprocket Wire Remote and hands on support for multiple small business clients. Technical Consultant - Petronella Computer Consulting Responsible for proactive management and optimization of system Various server configurations and client sizes, advised, consulted, installed servers, workstations

Managed 40-50 various WAN lines between three office locations Confident and experienced with interacting with all levels of management Documented detail of network architecture, procedures and best practices Worked with vendors evaluating infrastructure needs and maintenance contracts Translated business requirements into technical documentation Installed and managed 60 Windows NT and Windows 2000 servers, 200 workstations in 3 offices Mentor and coach for helpdesk Supported proprietary smart order execution software Planned, installed and managed Cisco routers, switches; 3COM hubs, switches, TCP/IPCreated VPN’s for home traders using Cisco routers Redesigned and installed NDX’s network to its current state of reliable, stable and fast Ensured network backups on mission critical systems Experienced in System Administration, High Availability environments, infrastructure build and application design/integration Supported the operating system and application monitoring environment for both internal and external clients – this umbrella totals over 100 servers, both UNIX and Windows NT, 2000

Facilitated rollout of 800 PC’s and software. Documented instructions for installation of Laptop and PC software including OS’s Windows 95 and Windows NT Coordinated software installations and upgrades Responsible for hardware installations and moves within the department Provide second and third level technical assistance for an 800 plus user Windows NT 4.0 network Installed Systems Management Server on client PC to ease software installation and allow helpdesk function Developed an Intranet Web site for Hennepin County Children and Family Services helpdesk to better support and provide self help training for users Network administrator for Governor-Elects Jesse Ventura transition team. Administered network and provided helpdesk support. Managed printers, Windows 95 desktop clients, Netware 4.11 server and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 server. Implemented security backup on server Access Database Administrator. Designed and administered a constituent tracking and response database. Integrated mail merges with Microsoft word. Set security properties